In addition to this core, each student must complete a concentration, which would consist of 12 units of approved coursework in one of the following subject areas: Biology, Early Childhood, English, Human Development, Intercultural Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education, Spanish, Special Education, U.S. History, World History or Visual Arts. Liberal Studies, Elementary Education majors must take the following course to meet their Bible Integration requirement:
• COMM 181 - Introduction to Argumentation & Debate Unit(s): 3. • COMM 280 - Oral Interpretation Unit(s): 3. Science & Math • BIOS 100 - Biological Principles: Lecture Unit(s): 3. • BIOS 110 - Observational Biology Laboratory Unit(s): 2. • MATH 117 - Fundamentals of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I Unit(s): 3. History
BBST 465 - Integration Seminar Unit(s): 3. BBST 465: Christian Philosophy of Education
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HIST 107 - United States History Unit(s): 3. HIST 207 - World Civilizations I Unit(s): 3. HIST 208 - World Civilizations II Unit(s): 3.
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Substitution
Liberal Studies, Elementary Education majors who are not pursuing a teaching credential at Biola can substitute one of the following: • INCS 322 - Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment Unit(s): 3. • or INCS 332 - Peoples of the World Unit(s): 3. • or INCS 420 - Intercultural Communication Unit(s): 3. in place of: • LEDU 341 - Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Unit(s): 3. And approved upper-division electives if unit requirements for graduation have not been met in place of: • LEDU 309 - Elementary Math/Science Methods Unit(s): 2. • LEDU 336 - Elementary Health Curriculum and Methods Unit(s): 1. • LEDU 337 - Elementary History-Social Science Curriculum and Methods Unit(s): 1. General Education Requirements The General Education requirements for the Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major are unique and include the following: English & Communication
Behavioral Science
PSYC 200 - Introduction to Psychology Unit(s): 3.
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Foreign Language, Fine Arts and Philosophy
Foreign language as specified in the University General Education Program section. And three units of fine arts chosen from: • ARTS 100 - Art Appreciation Unit(s): 3. • COMM 160 - Theatre Appreciation Unit(s): 3. •
MUSC 101 - Music Appreciation Unit(s): 3. And three units of philosophy chosen from: PHIL 210 - Introduction to Logic Unit(s): 3. PHIL 214 - Introduction to Philosophy Unit(s): 3. PHIL 215 - Introduction to Ethics Unit(s): 3.
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Elementary P.E. Methods and Activities
Two general physical education activities and
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• PEED 201 - Elementary Physical Education Methods & Activities Unit(s): 2. Writing Competency The writing competency requirement is embedded in LEDU 330 for credential students and LEDU 335 is for non-credential students. • LEDU 330 - Psychological Foundations of Education Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 335 - Child Development: Birth through Adolescence Unit(s): 3. GPA Requirement A Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major must achieve and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students who do not meet the required 2.75 cumulative GPA but meet the university ʼ s minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA will graduate as a Liberal Studies major only. Professional Teacher Preparation Preliminary Credential The SB2042 Professional Teacher Preparation Programs are available for Single Subject and Multiple Subject credentials and are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
ENGL 112 - Studies in Critical Thinking & Writing I Unit(s): 3.
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• ENGL 113 - Studies in Critical Thinking & Writing II Unit(s): 3. And three units of literature chosen from: • ENGL 220 - Literature & Film Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 230 - Literature in Context Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 251 - British Literature I Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 252 - British Literature II Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 253 - British Literature III Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 281 - American Literature I Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 282 - American Literature II Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 283 - Race & Ethnicity in American Literature Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 290 - World Literature Unit(s): 3. And three units of communication chosen from: • COMM 100 - Introduction to Public Communication Unit(s): 3. • COMM 170 - Small Group Communication Unit(s): 3.
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